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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD-2016-001 Ordinance amending the UDO revising existing regulations governing the development of recreational land uses -PAF ) -,,,/ 5CL� ordinance#:2016-001 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORANGE COUNTY UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE WHEREAS, Orange County has initiated amendment(s) to the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance in order to revise and update regulations governing the review, approval, and development of public and private recreational facilities, and WHEREAS, the amendment eliminates existing inconsistencies associated with the permitting and classification of recreational facilities and amenities, and WHEREAS, the amendment represents a reasonable balance of attempting to allow for the development and use of recreational land uses for bother public and private purposes while addressing adjacent property owner concerns over potential impacts, and WHEREAS, the requirements of Section 2.8 of the Unified Development Ordinance have been deemed complete, and WHEREAS, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 153A-341 and Section 1.1.7 of the Unified Development Ordinance, the Board of Commissioners of Orange County has found the proposed text amendments to be reasonably necessary to promote public health, safety and general welfare and is consistent with the goals and policies of the adopted Comprehensive Plan. I BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Orange County that the Unified Development Ordinance of Orange County is hereby amended as depicted in the attached pages. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance be placed in the book of published ordinances and that this ordinance is effective up its adoption. Upon motion of Commnissioner seconded by Commissioner the foregoing ordinance was adopted this day of 2016. t I, Donna S. Baker, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for Orange County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the proceedings of said Board at a meeting held on 2016 as relates in any way to the adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings are recorded in the minutes of the said Board. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said County, this day of 2016. Anse# Cldltjt e Board of bommissioners oo� Ir � S2 o� ¢�kruiint� UDO AMENDMENT PACKET NOTES: The following packet details staff's proposed modifications to existing regulations associated with the review and permitting of public and private recreational facilities. As the number of affected pages/sections of the existing UDO are being modified with this proposal staff has divided the proposed amendments into the following color coded classifications: • Red Underlined Text: Denotes new, proposed text, that staff is suggesting be added to the UDO • Red Strikethfough Text.: Denotes existing text that staff is proposing to delete • Green Bold Underlined Text: Denotes new, proposed text, designed to address comments made at the September 8, 2015 Quarterly Public Hearing. • Green Bold StFi°ethMugh T-ex : Denotes text eliminated to address Planning Board and County Attorney Concerns made after the public hearing. • Orange Bold Underlined Text: Denotes new, proposed text, designed to address comment made by the Planning Board at its October 7, 2015 regular meeting. • Blue Bold Underlines Text: Denotes language recommended by the County Attorney's office after the public hearing. • Blue Bold StAkethroueh Text: Denotes changes recommended by the County Attorney's office after the public hearing. Staff has included footnotes within the amendment package to provide additional information/rationale concerning the proposed amendments to aid in your review. Only those pages of the UDO impacted by the proposed modification(s) have been included within this packet. Some text on the following pages has a large "X" through it to denote that these sections are not part of the amendments under consideration. The text is shown only because in the full UDO it is on the same page as text proposed for amendment or footnotes from previous sections `spill over' onto the included page. Text with a large "X" is not proposed for deletion. Please note that the page numbers in this amendment packet may or may not necessarily correspond to the page numbers in the adopted UDO because adding text may shift all of the text/sections downward. Users are reminded that these excerpts are part of a much larger document (the UDO) that regulates land use and development in Orange County. The full UDO is available online at: http://www.oran e c�ync. og v/departments/planning and inspections/UDO MOST CURRE NT updated 120915.pdf Article 5: Uses Section 5.2: Table of Permitted Uses my TABLE OF PERMITTED USES-GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS *= PERMITTED USE A=CLASS A SPECIAL USE B=CLASS B SPECIAL USE A=SUBJECT TO SPECIAL STANDARDS °" - GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS USE TYPE RB AR R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R8 R13 LC1 NC2 CC3 GC4 EC5 01 AS El 11 12 13 PID -- Use may not be permitted as a Conditional Use District; See Section 5.1.4(E) ^Allo •-d as more than one principal use if located on a bona fide farm (see Secti•• 6.2.5) Military)Installations (National Guard& Reserve Armor MN • ______©■■ MEI MANUFACTURING,ASSEMBLY&PROCESSING Assembly and Packaging Operations Including Mail `Order Houses, But Excluding On-Premises Retail Outlets Industrial, Heavy- ----'.'.-----------©- Industrial, Light- ----..MMMM M----M ©©- Industrial, Medium !--'.-.`--------- M®- Microbrewery, production only^ B '.---.`--------EM©- Printing& Lithography -M. -----`-E-©-- IN ©- Sawmills-- M-- ---- -` IEM 11.11=M=MM Winery, production only^ ' B B ••••• ••-`----- * * * - MEDICAL USES Health Services: Over 10,000 Sq. Ft. ---- -IN------------ Health Services: Under 10,000 :• MMMMIII�- -----©-•----- Hospitals- -------_-------..IN--- - - - B IMMErr, mobile - B B --•- ©©-©1111-ININ©- �Hospitals MMIIMININEMINM E©©©©--©EI . ECREATIONAL USES * Botanical Gardens&Arboretums EEE * -MEIN * M * E©-ININMINM® Camp/Retreat Center B B B -MMMMMM---------- Golf Driving and Practice Ranges -----------mil----E--- Ilarks, Public&-Non-Prof+t -MM * --.111.1- * ------- * * I. Orange County, North Carolina-Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-8 Article 5: Uses Section 5.2:Table of Permitted Uses TABLE OF PERMITTED USES—GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS *=PERMITTED USE A=CLASS A SPECIAL USE B=CLASS B SPECIAL USE A=SUBJECT TO SPECIAL STANDARDS GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS USE TYPE RB AR R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R8 R13 LC1 NC2 CC3 GC4 EC5 01 AS El 11 12 13 PID — Use may not be permitted as a Conditional Use District; See Section 5.1.4(E) "Allowed as more than one principal use if located on a bona fide farm (see Section 6.2.5) Cecreational Facilities(Non Profit)-' B B B B B U B B B B B H ? ■CI■■®EIEI■ Recreational Facilities(Profit) -----------BIM----®--- Golf Course A A A A A A A A A A A A A A .. A A A - NTIAL USES Dwelling; o. ome 111111111111111111©--- * ---'�.- Dwelling; Multiple Far71111111111111M.1111111111111111111111.11 1111--©''..-- Dwelling; Single-Family ©111111111111111111©11.�.....-- Dwelling;Two-Family _©111111111111111111111P-11'-.....-- Family Care Home ©11111111111111111111©©11....-- Group Care Facility B B Don B 1111Q B B Ki0 B B ....-- Rehabilitative Care Facility ....'11'..11-11©-.....-- Residential Hotel (Fraternities, Sororities, and • •• A 'sums A A ■■■■■■■■ Dormitories -- Rooming House /'....11111111.'`.-11....-- TELECOMMUNICATIONS Telecommunication Tow- ealth (75 feet or shorter) Telecol•• • 'cation Towers(Over 75 feet and under B B B I1C11:111:1101 B B B gin B Elunimpiagi eet 1 Staff is eliminating the distinction between profit and non-profit recreation facilities and eliminating references to an entity's status as a 'non-profit'as being a rationale for deciding the review status of a given land use(i.e.staff review,Special Use Permit,etc.). After reviewing the matter with the Attorney's office staff has determined the ownership status of a recreational land use and/or property owner is not a reasonable means of establishing land use/permitting regulations. Whether or not a recreational facility is a for-profit entity or not the impacts of said development on adjacent property owners will be the same. From this standpoint it makes more sense to establish reasonable land use controls instead of relying on the tax status of a property owner when determining the viability of a project or identifying required permit review processes(i.e.administrative review versus a requiring a special use permit). Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-9 Article 5: Uses Section 5.2: Table of Permitted Uses TABLE OF PERMITTED USES—ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS *=PERMITTED USE A=CLASS A SPECIAL USE B=CLASS B SPECIAL USE C=CONDITIONAL USE(REZONING&CLASS A SUP) GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS USE TYPE BUCKHORN EDD ENO EDD HILLSBOROUGH EDD EDB-1 EDB-2 EDE-1 EDE-2 EDH-1 EDH-2 EDH-3 EDH-4 EDH-5 #Shall be noted on Zoning Atlas as"Zoning District"—CU (e.g., EDB-2-CU) Recreational facilities(Non Profit} C# C# C# C# Recreational facilities(Profit}2 S#B C#* C#B C# •air service, electronic and appliance C# C# * * Researc' = ility * * Schools, dance, a , - d music * C# Schools, elementary, midd -, : d high A A * Schools,vocational C# C# * Other Services(Hillsborough EDD only) * * TRANSPORTATION Bus terminals and garages C# * Postal and parcel delivery services * * Rail/bus passenger shelter * * * * * Surface and structure parking as principal use (When associated with a local or regional * * * transportation goal such as mass transit or park- and-ride) Transportation and Warehousing (Secto :,49) * WHOLESALE TRADE Wholesale Trade(Se . 42) Durable Go•• see listing below) * • Automotive parts and supplies(In an * * enclosed building) 2 Staff is recommending changing review processes for recreational facilities in what are considered high intensity economic development districts. We currently allow certain recreational land uses as a permitted use of property in these districts and do not believe it was the intent of the County to require both the issuance of a Class A Special Use Permit and a rezoning to allow for the development of those land uses falling within the recreational facilities designation. Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-19 • Article 5: Uses Section 5.2:Table of Permitted Uses --� ABLE OF 'ERMITTED USES— ONDITI.. a *—PERMITTED USA- CONDITIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS USE TYPE ASE-CZ MPD-CZ MHP-CZ REDA-CZ-1 • .•.lications for Conditional Zoning Districts must list specific uses for consideration/approval A. Use shall no •- ;..roved on parcels located in the Rural Buffer land use classification, as designated by the adopted Comprehensive PI.. Veterinary Hospitals * RECREATIONAL USES Arts, Entertainment& Recreation (Sector 71) Botanical Gardens&Arboretums ■ Camp/Retreat Center * _ Golf Driving and • - - 'anges * 'anch Parks, Public& Non Profit * * Recreational Facilities(Profit)3 * Course * * Race Track rized, etc.)and Go-Kart Track Facilities * RESIDENTIAL USES Dwelling; Mobile Home * * Dwelling; Multiple Family Dwelling; Single-Family * Dwelling;Two-Family Family Care Home Group Care Facility Rehabilitative Care Facility * Residential Hotel (Fraterrnf-., "ororities, and Dormitories) Rooming Hous- \ COMMUNICATIONS 3 Recommended changes here are to ensure consistency throughout the UDO. Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-26 Article 5: Uses Section 5.5: Standards for Residential Uses (e) A statement for setting forth the length of time for which the request i made. Approval shall not exceed one year. (2) Standards of Evaluation (a) The relationship between the occupants of the single family it and the mobile home is established. (b) There is a certificate from a licensed physician (MD) st ing the necessity of direct care. (c) The floor plan of the existing single family unit sh s there is no reasonable alternative to the mobile home The proposed site plan shows the location a d setbacks of the existing single family unit, the mobile home, and dr eways and parking areas. The setbacks for all structures meet or ceed the requirements of the istrict in which the lot is located. (e) T re shall be adequate lot area f each unit, according to the minimum requ. ements of the zoning distri in which the lot is located (f7 Approv of the Orange Coun Health Department for water and sewerage isposal facilities or the approval of the appropriate agency from which nitary sewe and water will be supplied. (g) Approval of the pplic ion shall not exceed one year. Renewal shall constitute a new ication 5.4.5 Buildings for Temporary Use 9 p rY A Standards for Class B S e ial Use Per i ( ) p t (1) Submittal Requ' ements— In addition to a information required by ection 2 7, the following information shall be su lied as part of the application r approval of this use: (a) ite plan showing all existing and pro sed structures on the site, existing and proposed topography at a ntour interval of five feet, existing and proposed landscaping, parkin areas, access points, any officially designated flood plains, and other s e details. (b) A description of the exterior materials, color an onstruction details. (c) Statement of proposed use and length of time buil i g will be in use Standards of Evaluation — (a) The temporary building shall not be used for residential p oses. (b) The temporary building shall not be used by operations offeri drive-in services. (c) The use of the building shall be only for the period of time specifie nd for the use specified. (d) The proposed use is a permitted use in the district in which it is located. 5.5.1 Accessory Structures and Uses (A) General Standards of Evaluation Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-37 Article 5: Uses Section 5.5: Standards for Residential Uses (1) Accessory structures and uses, including recreational uses and amenities, 4shall not be located in any required front open space and shall conform to the principal setbacks of the district where located unless otherwise provided in this Section (2) An attached private garage, or carport, not exceeding 12 feet in height, may occupy a portion of the required side open space, provided that this does not result in a required side open space of less than 7% of the lot width, nor a total, when combined with the required side open space of the lot immediately adjacent, of less than eight feet. (3) Mobile homes as accessory structures to residential uses are prohibited. 5.5.2 Efficiency Apartment (A) General Standards of Evaluation (1) There shall be no more than one efficiency apartment, whether detached r attached, on any lot. (2) The efficiency unit shall contains no more than 800 square feet of oss floor area. (3 The residential lot shall meet the minimum lot size requirem is of the zoning district in which it is located. (4) e efficiency unit shall comply with the N.C. Residen ' I Building Code including mi um light/ventilation and room sizes. (5) The e iency unit shall be accessory to the prin pal dwelling unit and may be attached detached. (6) The efficienc nit shall be served by an proved water supply and sanitary facilities. (7) The efficiency unit s all remain in th same ownership as the primary residence 5.5.3 Home Occupations (A) General Standards (1) Submittal Requireme s— In addition to the c pleted applicati form, applicants for a minor or major home occupatio hall submit the folio i g to the Planning Department: (a) Mino ome Occupations (i A plot plan of the property on ich the home occupation is to be located. The plot plan shall sho . a. The location of the residence nd/or accessory building in which the home occupation i o be located in relation to existing property lines and adja nt homes; b. The location, number, and means of a cess to required off street parking areas; and C. The location and type of required Iandscapin and/or screening. (ii) A floor plan of the residence and/or accessory building in ich the home occupation is to be located showing the location, s e, 4 Staff has always interpreted a recreational use(i.e. pool, basketball court, etc.)to be an customary accessory use to a residential land use. We are adding language here to formalize this interpretation which will require such uses to comply with established dimensional standards(i.e.setbacks). Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-38 Article 5: Uses Section 5 7. Standards for Recreational Uses from adjacent residentially zoned property. (4) The site shall be located on a major road, as classified in the Oran County Comprehensive Plan, unless permitted as an ASE-CZ (5) Parking shall not be located in the front yard space. (6) lication materials shall include a comprehensive oundwater study, for facile ' s expected to use more groundwater on annual basis than an average single fa 'ly residence (which uses 240 gall s of water per day) built at the highest den ' the existing zoning distri ould allow. For example, if the existing zoning i trict allows a resid ial density of 1 unit for 2 acres and the proposed use is on six acre par (which could yield 3 residences), the proposed use(s) may u thr imes the water used by an average single family residence (or 720 gallons day, on an annualized basis) before a comprehensive groun ater s y is required. The water usage rates of any existing use subje o zoning reg tions located on the same lot shall be taken into account w n determining if a co rehensive groundwater study is required. Said study all detail: (a) he amount of water anticipated to be d on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis by regulated uses locate n the parcel (e.g., water usage by bona fide farm uses is not required t e included); (b) An analysis of the amount of groundwater withdraw onsidered to be safe and sustainable in the immediate vicinity; and (c) An analysis of whether other wells in the vicinity of the propos use are expected to be affected by withdrawals made by the proposed us M01 III • ki MM3 IFA 0 1111117A.-I'l a •1-.4' 2144 R ATTE • ` 5.7.1 Recreational Uses as Accessory Uses5 (A) Residential Land Uses In addition to the requirements contained within this Ordinance, recreational uses developed as an accessory use to a residence shall abide by the following: (1) General Standards (a) Accessory recreational uses shall not be open to the public or serve as a_ recreation amenity for other lots. (b) Amenities equipment and/or facilities intended for spectators such as bleachers or public address systems shall not be permitted. 5 There have been issues in the past with property owners allowing for the use of recreation amenities on their property to serve others. To address this issue staff is recommending the imposition of various standards to ensure this use does not become some form of commercial operation. 6 Sold Green Underlined text added to address comments from the September 8, 2015 Quarterly Public Hearing. There was concern the regulations, as written,would prevent a church from developing a recreational amenity for their congregation's use. While staff does not believe this would be the case,we have added language clarifying the section to address the concern. Staff is not trying to say a property owner cannot have friends over who use a pool or basketball court. What we are attempting to avoid is the de-facto expansion of an accessory use on a parcel property to serve other lots recreational needs or be open to the public like a non-residential land use can be. Please note this will not prohibit subdivision developer's from establishing a recreational amenity for their projects. That is addressed in Section 7.11 of the UDO. 8 Staff has received concerns from various property owners over the years with respect to a private land owners ability to erect amenities, primary athletic field lights,to expand the use of their accessory recreation use. Staff is Orange County, North Carolina-Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-64 Article 5: Uses Section 5 7. Standards for Recreational Uses (c) Outdoor sports field lighting, as detailed within Section 6.11 shall be prohibited. (2) Specific Standards10 (a) Motor Cross and Go-Kart Tracks" (i) All tracks and/or paths shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from a property line. (ii) A track or path shall not cross over active septic fields. (iii) A Type B Land Use Buffer, as detailed in Section 6.8 shall be required around the portion of the property where the track is located. (B) Non-residential Land Uses 12 In addition to the requirements contained within this Ordinance, recreational uses developed as an accessory use to a non-residential land use shall abide by the following: (1) Uses shall not constitute Recreational Facilities. &7-45.7.2 5,7.2 Recreational Facilities (A) General Standards of Evaluation (1) The standards included herein shall be applied to recreational facilities as a principal use of property.13 14 (b) SWiFn nlubs, (G)Ranogaet ball (d) Squash GlUbS, (e)Pitnh and ni 1tt nni Irses, (q Amusement areas, (g) Be eitiin alleys, ()Slc@tiRg Pinks, �i Sheeting ranges, recommending language that would prohibit the installation/use of equipment allowing for the expanded use of a recreation amenity beyond what is considered customary for a residential setting. 9 This would prohibit the erection of sports field lights for accessory recreational land uses developed to support a residential recreational facility. to As written staff is still proposing to establish specific standards for target shooting activities as an accessory use to a residence. There was some discussion at the public hearing to eliminate these standards,specifically setback and backstop requirements,and enforce non-residential target shooting activities only. 11 In the late 1990's and early 2000's staff received numerous complaints from local property owners over the use of motorcycles and go-karts on private property. We are amending existing regulations to establish setback and land use buffer requirements to address these concerns. 12 Bold Green Underlined text represents a change to address comments from the September 8, 2015 Quarterly Public Hearing clarifying development standards for recreational amenities developed by non-residential land uses such as a church. 13 Bold Blue Underlined text represents a change made in consultation with the County Attorney's office after the Quarterly Public Hearing in an attempt to further distinguish a recreational facility,considered a principal use of property,versus an accessory use. 14 Text moved to the definition of a Recreational Facility in Article 10. Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-65 Article 5: Uses Section 5.7: Standards for Recreational Uses r other similar +' 'ties .i� v, vu�c. ., ,,,wzr��rcr�,a (I) G9 1cart or motor c ems° +� ,I (m) €xerGise fa '' t,eS-k ud;nci ^erGbmG and vocia studies, (n) 'r,dGE)r athletiG faG f S @Rd (e)—Dthes (2) The minimum lot area shall be two acres. (3) Facilities may include such features as play and training areas athletic field lights, public address systems, parking for patrons and staff, storage/office facilities, and restroom/locker facilities. 434 4 No building shall be closer than 20 feet from any right-of-way or property line or tha+4 the minimum requirements of the district in which it is located. ^o 20 feet ate property line, Wh'nheyer is greater. 44)(5) Outdoor athletic fields shall comply with the provisions of Section 6.11 and shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from a property line. (6) All outdoor recreational facilities shall utilize a combination of screens fences nets, berms, or vegetation to keep equipment on the property (B) Standards for Specific Uses" (1) Shooting Ranges (a) Shooting ranges, 18 not otherwmsG exempted here:: , 19 hall be designed or oriented to keep proiectiles on the property. (b) Outdoor shooting ranges shall:20 (i) Be located a minimum of 300 feet from all property lines street rights-of-way, or access easements; (ii) Be located a minimum of 1,000 feet from occupied dwelling units external to the property; and NO 14aye-- ,., .,�--aGtPi toes r`--f all szs„a.%tn-r,r into a projectile-proof backstop a minimum of 15 feet in height and 30 feet in depth. 15 This is a new regulation designed to protected adjacent property owners from the glare of outdoor lighting generated by an outdoor recreational facility. 16 This regulation is designed to ensure any equipment used as part of an outdoor facility(balls, etc.)stays on the property. 17 These regulations would govern the development of commercial shooting ranges. 18 text added to address concern expressed at the October 7,2015 Planning Board meeting the ordinance would not allow skeet shooting. 19 text was a change made in consultation with the County Attorney's office after the Quarterly Public Hearing. To address concerns from the Planning Board it has been deleted. 20 Bold Green Underlined text represents a change to address comments from the September 8, 2015 Quarterly Public Hearing to ensure setback/development standards for shooting ranges are similar regardless if they are for private or public use. 21 Q^',,,,,,^^„ ",,,,^,.,;�text was eliminated to address concerns from the October 7, 2015 Planning Board meeting,specifically staff is eliminating language defining the materials that could constitute an acceptable backstop. In consultation with the County Attorney it was determined projectile proof backstop would be sufficient. Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-66 Article 5: Uses Section 5.7: Standards for Recreational Uses (iv) Operate only from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily 22 (v) Maintain a Tvpe F land use buffer, as detailed in Section 6.8 around the perimeter of the range (c) Indoor shooting activities shall: (i) Be located a minimum of 50 feet from all property lines street rights-of-way, or access easements; (ii) Be located a minimum of 500 feet from occupied dwelling units external to the property, and (iii) Direct shooting activities into a projectile proof backstop to keep the shot within the structure. (iv) Maintain a Type B land use buffer, as detailed in Section 6 8 around the permiter oft he property. (d) Nothing in Section 5.7.2 (B) shall be construed as regulating hunting activities or the operation of a shooting range developed for and exclusively utilized by, local, State, and/or Federal law enforcement agencies. (e) Nothing in Section _5.7.2 (B) shall be construed as regulating or prohibiting: i. Hunting activities or the operation of a shooting range developed for and exclusively utilized by, local, State, and/or Federal law enforcement agencies. ii. The holding of turkey shoots or other similar activities conducted as a fundraiser or community event so long as such activities occur no more than three days in a given calendar year on a parcel of propertV23I The incidental discharqe of a firearm the discharge of a firearm in self-defense, or engaging in target shooting activities on a parcel of proRerty no more than 2 days in a given month. (2) Outdoor Paintball (a) Areas where outdoor paintball activities occur shall be a minimum of 50 feet from all property lines, street rights-of-way, or access easements (b) A Type B land use buffer, as detailed in Section 6 8 shall be required around the perimeter of the portion of propertv where outdoor paintball activity occurs. (3) Pitch and Putt Courses (a) Pitch and putt areas shall be located a minimum of 40 feet from all property lines, street rights-of-way, or access easements 22 Bold Blue Underlined text represents a change made in consultation with the County Attorney's office after the Quarterly Public Hearing to consolidate regulations governing outdoor shooting activities into a central section. 23 Staff did not want to inadvertently prohibit what has become a lucrative fundraising opportunity for several local organizations. As a result language was included to allow for turkey shoots and other similar activities to occur. 24 Bold Blue Underlined text represents a change made in consultation with the County Attorney's after the Quarterly Public Hearing to ensure we are treating the discharge of a firearm consistently within the UDO. Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-67 Article 5: Uses Section 5.7: Standards for Recreational Uses (b) A Type B land use buffer, as detailed in Section 6.8 shall be required around the perimeter of the portion of property where pitch and putt course activity occurs. (-B) C Standards for Class B Special Use Permit (1) Submittal Requirements In addition to the information required by Section 2.7, the following information shall be supplied as part of the application for approval of this use: (a) A description of the exact type facility planned, the amount of area, including and number of members or participants expected, a site plan showing siting and size of existing and proposed building. (b) Access, parking, service and recreation areas for all planned facilities or existing facilities. (c) Plans, and elevation for all proposed and existing structures and descriptions of the color and nature of all exterior materials. (d) A landscape plan showing, at the same scale as the site plan, existing and proposed trees, shrubs, ground cover and any other landscape materials. (e) A signed statement from the owners or operators that there shall be no activity allowed that will have adverse effects on adjacent property. The statement shall also include a complete list of all recreational activities that will take place on the site. (2) Standards of Evaluation (a) The property shall have direct frontage on, and obtain vehicular access from, a public road.2b {- LL) Lot size shall be adequate for the method of sewage disposal proposed, and for the proposed recreational uses. ML(Q The site plan should show the boundaries of the site, the distances to the nearest residential structures, proposed or existing access points, parking and service areas, location of outdoor recreational facilities, and location of existing or proposed buildings. (s}(d) The landscape plan shall be at the same scale as the site plan and should show how the facilities will be screened from the adjacent properties, in addition to proposed or existing trees, shrubs and ground cover. (- Lg Elevations of all structures and buildings. The structure shall be of such a nature as to preserve the residential character of the area. (OM There are no adverse impacts on the adjacent roads or residential property. Golf—Driving and Practice Range (A) Standar lass B Special Use Permit (1) Submittal Requirem In addition tot ation required by 7 the following shall be s as part of the application: (a) A site plan showing the following. 25 Staff is recommending this change in an attempt to ensure there is adequate access to a recreation facility and to avoid the use of private roadways supporting such activities. Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-68 Article 10: Definitions Section 10.1: Definitions Public st Area Land which contain blic or quasi-public uses such as state parks, researc ests or known archaeological or historica Public Safety Hazard and/or Nuis Anything, which is injurious to the safety or h o Orange County neighborhood, or any considerable number of persons, or u ully obstructs th passage or use, in the customary manner, of any navigable lake aver, bay, stream, canal, or base . Public Veh' r Areas Street * platted subdivision which are open for vehicular traffic and have been offered for ication to tp public y:and where the offer for dedication has not been accepted. Ca{PAI+na reation Sappace Exterio a propriately improved for common recreational use Part of total and liv y open space. Recreation Space io Recreation space ratio is the um square footage of open e in residential areas, suitable by location, size, shape, access and imp ments, require each square foot of gross land area. This area is a public or private exterior area impro ecreation of all residents, having a least dimension of 50 feet, and average dimension of 100 f and a ' imum area of 10,000 square feet. Recreation Vehicle A self-propelled or d vehicle, qualified to be licensed by the appropria to Agency, and is built on a single cha i , 400 square feet or less when measured at the largest horizonta ction, providing sho recreational living accommodations, designed primarily not for use as a perms dwelling, as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use. Recreational P ility _ For Dr^f;+Facilities IRGludes uses GUGh as teRn'S Glubs, SWiM Glubs, FaGquet ball, squash GILAbs, p'tGh and Putt Geurses, amusement areas, bewaing allies, skat+ag,FiRks A use of property occurring indoors and/or outdoors providing recreational amenities, activities, or services Activities shall include, but not be limited to: sports played on a court amusement arcades bowling alleys skating rinks shooting ranges billiard and pool halls, paintball, rope climbing or obstacle courses go-kart or motor cross tracks exercise centers including aerobic and yoga studios, athletic facilities and gymnasiums.2 evel The portion of a structure ment that pared to the regulator�flood protection elevation to determine regulat ce. Fors ecial Flood Hazard Areas desi na the reference level is the top of the lowest floor. 26 Language within the definition was revised after the public hearing based on comments from the County Attorney's office in an attempt to make enforcement easier. 2' text added to address comments from the October 7, 2015 Planning Board meeting. 28 Bold Blue Underlined text represents a change made in consultation with the County Attorney's office after the Quarterly Public Hearing moving language previously found in Section 5.7.1 Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 10-32